12 Yoga Poses for Your Workday

Yoga teacher Liz Owen shares 12 poses that can help you manage work stress and find peace all day long. So pack your yoga bag and head to the office!

All Quiet at the End of the Day

Deep Relaxation and Victorious Breath

Your work day is over and now you are home again, but often this is a time of feeling tired and worn out, unable to enjoy an evening activity. This deep relaxation and breath practice will refresh your body and your mind…and you will achieve victory over stress!

Do This Pose: Lie down on a warm, comfortable surface – a blanket or a yoga mat. Support your head with a folded blanket or pillow, and place another folded blanket under your knees. Place your feet on yoga blocks (or books) to deeply relax your lower back. If comfortable, place another folded blanket under your upper back so that your chest lifts and opens. For complete luxury, place a warmed eye pillow gently over your eyes.

Rest in this position for 10-15 minutes. Your mind can come and stay focused within by using a mindful meditation practice called Witness Mind. In this practice, the mind follows each movement of the breath. Watch your inhale, watch your exhale. Each breath is the present moment.

After resting in deep relaxation for 5-10 minutes, you may practice Victorious Breath, called ujjayi breath in Sanskritfor a deeper and more rejuvenating relaxation experience.